DURRANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DURRANCE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 358 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, DURRANCE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DURRANCE ELEMENTARY School, located in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is situated within a rapidly growing region of the city and is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood institution, it emphasizes the importance of fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and the surrounding community to support diverse learning needs.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Florida Department of Education while integrating modern teaching techniques and digital resources. Beyond its core academic programs, DURRANCE ELEMENTARY frequently offers various enrichment opportunities and school activities aimed at promoting social-emotional growth and extracurricular participation. By utilizing its official portal, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information on school policies, academic calendars, and community involvement initiatives to ensure a supportive environment for its student body.

For more information, contact DURRANCE ELEMENTARY at (407) 858-3110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8101 BENRUS ST
ORLANDO, FL 32827-5075
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DURRANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
ORANGE
Total Students:
358
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 358 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.8%
White
19.0%
Black or African American
12.8%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.